Mount Carmel College recognises that many things can impact on a student’s performance and prevent them from being happy and achieving their full potential.

The happiness and well-being of all our students at Mount Carmel College is paramount.

Our School Counsellor, Daisy Parsell, deals with the social and emotional wellbeing of all students from ELC up to Year 10 with developmentally appropriate practices and training. Daisy is an integral part of our commitment to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for every student at our College.

Daisy is an accredited professional Counsellor and has obtained a Behavioural Science degree and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. Daisy understands the issues that arise for young people and is readily available to talk with students about any aspect of their lives that is affecting them.

Daisy works to ensure students’ wellbeing needs are met by providing them with a safe space to voice their concerns, process their problems and plan their goals. Daisy focuses on person-centered counselling practices. Discussions with Daisy are kept completely confidential and follow current mandatory reporting laws and policies.

Concerns you or your child might reach out to Daisy for could include:

  • Experiencing emotional issues; such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss and grief
  • School issues; such as school performance, motivation, goals, study practices, or concerns with bullying / peers
  • Wellbeing concerns; sleep, general routines, concerns experiencing or having historical experiences with neglect or abuse
  • Behavioural concerns; concerns with controlling emotions or controlling energy in class or school environments
  • Relationship issues; social, familial, and/or romantic
  • Family concerns; conflict with a parent or sibling, unhappiness at home, family separations, and/or concerns with non-biological or other family members

Daisy is also available to talk and meet with parents and caregivers about:

  • Concerns they have for their child at Mount Carmel College
  • Difficulties experienced in the home
  • School Refusal
  • Parenting an adolescent
  • Discussing external and local services for wellbeing assistance
  • Permission to share information with external services such as other psychologists or health professionals

Daisy is consistently improving her professional development by maintaining up to date with appropriate counselling practices and engaging in educational opportunities to increase her counselling skills and ensure our students are experiencing the best counselling and wellbeing experiences when they’re at school.

Daisy is currently on campus all school days except Tuesdays. Should you wish to learn more, or contact Daisy to organise a time to chat, please reach out via email to daisy.parsell@mountcarmel.tas.edu.au